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National Republican., 1887-01-05
The Duty of Congress,

The members of the forty-ninth Con-
gress, in both branches Of that body, will be
held to strict accountability by the people
II they adjourn without removing the tax
from those two articles Of prime necessity,
sugar and tobacco.
Every member Of Congress knows that
the income of the government during the
next year will be more than hundred mil.
lion dollars greater than Is needed to meet
the most eXtravagant possible outlay.
Each member OF Congress also knows that
for the government to lock up this vast SUN
OF money In its vaults will produce un-
measured commercial disasters throughout
the country.
Every member of Congress knows that
unless there is legislative action a. The
present session over $l00,000,00O will be
thus withdrawn from circulation, as the
executive departments have no choice but
to obey the law.
Each member of Congress knows that
the tax on sugar and the tax ON tobacco
and that to do this would reduce the 10.
come at least $50, 100000.
Every member Of Congress knows that
the duty on sugar is an unjust and an un-
equal tax, the same sum being collected
from poor and rich alike.
Each member of Congress knows that the
tax on tobacco Is burden upon the people,
and assists in building up rich monopolists
at the expense of the producers and con-
sumers.
All the members of Congress know that a
vast majority Of the people of this country
desire these two taxes should be removed,
as they only benefit few hundred sugar
planters in Louisiana and few hundred
tobacco manufacturers.
All the members of Congress know that a
bill to remove the duty on sugar and the
taxes on tobacco could be passed through
Congress in week.
Have they all considered what the people
will say II this is not done?
Do the Democratic members understand
that they are destroying their party by re.
fusing to repeal these taxesp
ls there n "MOsesn on the Democratic
side Of the House who can lead them from
this wilderness into which they have fol.
lowed Morrison and Randall
National Republican., 1887-01-05
THE ILLINOIS sENAroRsurp.
Congressman Cannon's Chances Con-
sidered Good by Illinois Politicians.

Congressman Cannon's Chances Con-
sidered Good by Illinois Politicians.
Hon. Edward Summers, an old Illinois
politician, in conversation with reporter
OF the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN about the
succession to Gen. Logan's seat in the
Senate, said "None OF the candidates so
far mentioned have taken a strong lead,
but regard Congressman Canuon's chance
as the best OF the lot. He is undoubtedly
the leader Of che Republican wing of the
Illinois delegation In Congress, and has had
legislative experience which fits him
peculiarly for seat in the Senate. He is
very strong In his own district and all over
the state. lie will be supported by all his
home members OF the legislature to the
end OF the contest. The farming element
will be for him. lie knows more farmers,
and has more political and personal friends
among them than any man In the state.
There is hardly n farmhouse In his district
which does not boast Of q bed In which he
slept or a chair In which he sat during one
of his many canvasses. He is so genial
and unaffected that everybody at home
likes him. Besides his personal popularity
he has long and able legislative record
and his prestige OF wealth to back him.
Gen. Logan's friends are coming out for
him In considerable numbers, too. They
remember his efforts In the generals behalf
at the last senatorial contest, and are dis
posed to reciprocate In kind.
"There is no doubt, though, that Mr..
Farwell's outlook is bright. He is
worth $s,OOo,oOO or $lo,oOo,OOo, and
Is personally popular in Chicago.
He has had experience In Congress,
too, though It was not as extended
or notable as Mr.. Caunon's. Mr.. Farwell
NAV be sure Of one thing-the active, II not
bitter, opposition OF Gen. Logan's friends.
He performed an act Of fragrant party dis
loyalty two years ago, when he opposed the
general even after he had received the
caucus nomination. On the other hand, he
will have the support of most Of Mr.. Blaine's
friends, for In the last presidential canvass
he contributed more literally than any man
In Illinois to the Republican campaign
fund. The Blaine men are actively at work
for him, and it is said In Illinois that the
man of Maine is taking something OF per
sonal interest in the contest.
"Congressmen Henderson and Payson
have goodly following, but not enough to
cause much alarm In the breasts Of the lead
ing candidates. Their reputation is too local.
and they have few Of the good political or.
ganizations with them. So, taking all
things together, think Farwell and Can.
non will be in the lead, and there will be a
protracted fight before any one secures the
caucus nc minatioD."
After this conversation the reporter tried
to get the opinions OF the Illinois congress
gressmen Dunham, Hopkins Adams, aud
a couple others were seen, but none would
commit themselves in favor OF any OF the
candidates. All OF them professed the
most profound ignorance about the out
look at home.
National Republican., 1887-01-05
PERSONALITIES.

SENATOR WARNER MILLER: is in New York.
Tmos F. GRADY, of New York, is at wllard's.
Hon. A. @. KEAsLY, of New Jersey, is at the
Ebbitt
SENATOR VOORHEES, has gone to Indiana to
look after the legislature.
REPRESENTATIVES, CABELL and CroXton, of
Virginia, are at the National.
Hon. o. S. CLIFFORD has secured rooms for
the winter at ll03 G street northwest
Mrs. WHITNEY will not be at home on
Wednesdays through the rest of the season.
L. II. BIssELL, of fRichmond Va, ana II. C.
Hudson, of sco!sburg, Va, a-e at the Metro
politan.
PRoP. HARKNEss, of the navy, and Represen-
tative Mckinley, are at the Ebbitt after having
passed the holidays at their homes.
THE War Department has authorized the
burial of Col. McAlllster at West Point His
family requested that this be done.
The funeral of the late Joseph W. Harper
the recent Uuited States consul at Munich,
took place yesterday in New York city.
On. J. A. sEwALL, president ofthe University
of Colorado. and Mrs. sewall are visiting Dr.
and Mrs. Vasey at 20l2 Fourteenth street north.
west,
REPRESENTATIVES MoFFATT, of Mlchigln;
Boyle, of Pennsylvania, and LAWYER, of Chi
cago, have returned to the city and are at VII.
lurd's.
Mrs EMILY THORNTON CHARLES uhe poetess)
assisted by her daughter, will bs at home to
her friends this "wednesday evening at 1881
W street,
REPRESENTATIVES, ROCKWELL, OF Massachu.
sets; Grout, of Vermont; McComas, OF Mary
land, and Laird OF Nebraska, have returned to
their quarters at the Riggs House.
THE Senate cafe of the capitol Is daily
visited by many Of our fashionable ladies'
Most any pll asan, day prominent society
beauties visit the capitol, and invariably
lunch at the Senate cafe.
THE credit of being the first to perform
Dudley Bucks "Light of Asia" seems likely to
fall TO the Washington Choral Society. of
Washington, d. c., which has begun the study
of the works., Louis Globe Democrat.
Col WM H. HARRIS and family, OF Cleve.
land, Ohio, have been visiting the city during
the holidays. Col. Harris has left for home
but Mrs, and Miss Harris will remain q few
weeks as guests OF Col, and Mrs. John Hay.
MRS, MCKINLEY, wife of Representative Nc.
Kinley, is now in Philadelphia under the
treatment of celebrated physician of that
city, She has been an invalid for long time
and viii remain in the Quaker City during the
winter.
National Republican., 1887-01-05
AMUSEMENT rs.
OPERA AT THE NATIONAL THEArEI.


The Ideals gave charming representation
of Donizelti's "Adina, or the.Eixir OF Love-"
at the New Narional last night The bright
particular star of the evening was Mile. z,lie
de Lussan, who as Adina, won a most pro-
nounced success. Her superb voice has
gained much in strength and power since her
last appearance here, and as she was then
gifted with rare attGinments as q vocalist,
without the element ofpower. her rich and
vigorous tones last evening both surprised
aud enthused her audience. Her singing
throughout the opera was vigorous and We'll
sustained no less so in the concerted numbers
than in her solos. Her Interpolation, the
'Swcetbeart' waltz song was sung with de-
licious effect, and had to be sung three times,
and with each repetition q different cadenza
was introduced, and done perfectly
Mile. de Lussan, petite and wonderfully vi
vacious Is, nevertheless something more than
the most charming soubrete She is an artist
of high rank, with rich promise OF being really
great.
Tom Karl, always popular. sang aud acted
Nemarno most satisfactorily Mr.. Barnabee
as DR.. DulcamAra was highly amusing, and Mt
all times refined Mr.. Clark was II soldierly
Belcare, and Miss Mena Cleary was pleasing
Gianetta. The orchestral accomplishments
were excellent, and the chorus generally goo /.
This afternoon Martha" viii be repeated
with Marie Stone, Mile. Lablache, Lawton. the
new tenor, aud Ivan MOrawski, the new basso
as Plunkett;, It will be the latter's first .ap-
pearance. In the evening "Victor, the Blue
ttocking," the Ideals popular success, with
Mile. de Lussan in her famous role of Fam
chette, the street singer, and LGblache, Mac.
Donald, Barnabee, AMI Bainbridge in the cast.
In Yesterdays crillque Nile. Leblache was
inadvertently referred to as Miss Huntinytou's
successor. Miss Lablache has ''succeeded' NJ
one. but has been with the Ideals as first col.
tralto since the opening OF the season.
National Republican., 1887-01-05

INSTANTANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHER VIEWS
il of Senator Logan's funeral procession at
MERRITT & VAN WAGNER'S, 925 Pa, ave.
iof.
National Republican., 1887-01-05
Adulterated Olive OIL.

The Secretary of State has received
dispatch from Mr.. Pendleton King,
charge d'afTairs ad interim of this govern
ment at Constantnople, OF Dec. II, 1886,
saying that the sublime porte had decided
on the recommendation OF the council of
state, in order to prevent the sale of aiul.
terated olive oil, which is sold to the de-
triment Of the public health, to have that
commodity examined by inspectors ap-
pointed from the imperial faculty OF medi
cine, and by municipal agents, and to con-
flscate the oils which are mixed with cotton
oil or with any other pernlcious substance.
National Republican., 1887-01-05
PERSONAL.

1USTH'S OLD STAND, NO. 619 d ST. N. W.,
81 buys Gents Second. Hand Clothing. Note
by mail promptly attended to,
National Republican., 1887-01-05


Extra copy mailed free to party securing the
club Postage paid.
National Republican., 1887-01-05

HARD, indeed, hard almost beyond CON.
parson, is the case OF the two men who
have just been pardoued out of the Stag
Sing penitentlary, where they were serving
life sentences on conviction Of the crime Of
murder The reasons which Gov. Hill as
signs for granting these pardons are, ac-
cordiug Ia the deathbed confession OF the
late Police Captain Kennedy, the men were
convicted upon perjured testimony, aud
that two of the Jurymen who founl the
verdict Of guilty were persouators, Toe
frst reason is quite sufficient The law pro-
National Republican., 1887-01-05

AN English journalist who has made
personal tour of inspection to ascertain
bottom facts, bears testimony to the terrible
condition of the Irish people at this cruelty
cold season. Tens Of thousands of men,
women, and children are destitute OF money,
food, lodging, and even ordinary clothing.
They are reported as sunk In the deepest
misery and slowly dying of starvation. The
authorities, 1t is said, are quite powerless to
cope with such wide spread desttution,
while large percentage of the population
is dependent on remittances from SONS and
daughters In America.
National Republican., 1887-01-05

1t was hard, yesterday, to
make this figure. So used
TO writing 's6. you know.
Hard to keep warm, too.
Hard to get back into the
business harness, after two
holidays and two Sundays
within ten days. In fact,
it's hard to do a good many
things in this life. But it is
an easy and will be a pleas
ant task to show you
Our 74c and csc French
Felt Hats, reduced to SOC;
or,
Our S4.4s, S3.48, S2.99.
and $1.9s extra fine French
Felt Hats, Jumped in and
offered at 81 for a choice,
to close out; or,
Jersey and Knit Caps,
and Toboggan Caps, for the
children, from &c upward;
or,
To take your order for
custom trimmed hats and
bonnets, from new, fresh,
and desirable goods, in any
Of the latest styles, for
2.4s, $2.e9, and $3.50,
according to the quality;
or,
The finest Fancy Feath-
ers at 75c and CSC. These
are all choice, imported
goods; or,
Corsage Bouquets, COM
posed Of full roses, buds,
leaves, and foliage, charm
ing combinations and ex-
quisite shades, from 19c to
75c.
National Republican., 1887-01-05
MARYLAND Wants Another Chance.

The Baltimore Sun yesterday revived the
story which appeared in the Plttsburg
Gazette regarding the physical condition OF
Chief Justice Cartier, and went further,
stating that the court was compelled to
adjourn on account Of his inability to sit on
the bench. The chief justice has no inten-
tion at present of leaving the bench, and
sitting yesterday with his associates In
hearing case is sufficient to prove the
falsity Of the remaining statement. 1t
looks very much as II somebody was anx-
ious that there should be vacancy on the
bench. Perhaps Maryland wants another
chance.
National Republican., 1887-01-05

THERE Is general feeling AMI expires.
sion Of regret among the members OF the
press and large portion Of the citizens
on account of the approaching departure
from the Bljou Theater OF Mr.. Il. NJ. Gott.
hold, manager. His uniform courtesy, his
simple and kind manner, perfectly genuine
and natural, have endeared him to all who
have had the pleasure Of his acquaintance,
National Republican., 1887-01-05

OSLY forty'fve days of this Congress re.
main for legislation. The Democratic
House lacks craftsmanship and leadership
for practical work. 1t has an opportunity
TO erect coast defenses, such as all other
civilized nations provide, out of the surplus
in the treasury. The Democracyat the last
session in caucus assembled appointed Ran
dali, Carlisle, and Morrison to decide upon
what bills should be allowed to pass. They
are the Jonahs whom patriotic people want
thrown overboarl. II this is not promptly
done in time to come 1t will be regarded as
disgrace to have belonged to the Demo.
cratic wing Of the forty-ninth Congress.
National Republican., 1887-01-05

A ROCHESTER Sunday paper says; SIT
seems as though Mrs. Garfield had suffered
sorrows enough, but some dastarlly rascal
has been annoying her by sending love let
tiers to her young daughter. Her loyal
neighbors should give the s2apegrace a
horsewhippiug. To this the Rochester
Hcrald replies;
It's too BAD of cours', but we ars afraid Mes.
Garfield and Mollle will have to put up with
more or less of that sOrt OF thing until the
young lady gets married. Very few young
women escape that trouble, though It come TO
some later in life than to others.
The man who should invent device for
Escaping that sort of thing" would not get
rich out OF the invention.
National Republican., 1887-01-05

vides no means ,y which an effort could be
mace TO COMPENSATE, in some slight degree,
ior this irrfparable wrong, but there should
be priva.ce citizens in New York able and
willipx to lend these victims OF injustice q
helping hand.
National Republican., 1887-01-05
Promotions In the Army.

The death Of Col Julian McAllister, who
was the senior colonel of ordnance, pro-
notes Lieut.. Col. James NJ. Whittemore to
be colonel of ordnance, Maj. Francis II.
Parker TO be lieutenant colonel, and Capt.
vacancy In the grade of first lieutenant to
be filled by transfer from the line. The
above promotions are dependent upon ex-
ominations
National Republican., 1887-01-05

The Democratic 81. Louis Republican, re-
ferIng to the report that Senator Brown In.
tends TO resign, says;
ltwould not be wise To bet heavily that the
report win materialize into an absolute fact.
Joe Brown is not in the habit Of loosing his
grip on anything he has squarely clutched,
Perhaps, however, he wants to go Into training
for vice presidential campaign.
II is understood that Mr.. Brown will sup
port Mr. Grady for the vice presidential
nomination.
National Republican., 1887-01-05
Paving Pensioners Liying Abroad.

The commissioner Of pensions has adopted
the system OF international money orders
for the payment OF pensions to persons re-
siding in foreign countries. Heretofore
pensioners have been paid by check, which
entailed an expense OF about $3.50 quar-
terly on each pensioner. BY the present ar
rapgement the expense is reduced to 40
cents, and the annoyances and DELAYS In
cident to the old system is reduced to the
minimum
National Republican., 1887-01-05

while his business talent has won the ad-
miration Of most competent judges. lie
goes on Sunday next to take charge Of Mr..
Harrls's Baltimore theater. The best
wishes Of our people go with him.
National Republican., 1887-01-05

In going far beyond the jackson record
in the matter Of bouncing political oppo-
nents, the administration means no dis
respect to "old Hickory" but hopes to
meet the increasing demands of ''reform."
National Republican., 1887-01-05

The Labor Tribune, of Pittsburg, makes
complaint of the daily papers for giving
publicity to all the troubles that occur
among the Knights of Labor. 1t is the
business of the daily press to publish news,
whether pleasant or otherwise. Troubles
in churches occupy large space in the
papers. Family feuds are laid before the
public. We think the Knights of Labor
have been treated with great courtesy by
the press, as q rule.
National Republican., 1887-01-05
PUBLIC PRINTER BENEDICT.
A Strong Fight Being Made Agains
His Confirmation.

A Strong Fight Being Made Against
His Confirmation.
1t is expected that early next week the
Senate committee on printing will make
their report on the nomination Of Mr.. Ben
edict for public printer, but up to the pres
ent time the committee have come to no
conclusion as to the report they will sub
nit. Congressman Farquhar, in the inter-
est OF the printers union Of New York, has
been making the fight in opposition to the
confirmation. This is based entirely upon
the grounds that Mr.. Benedictis not prac-
tical printer. He argued before the COM
mittee that unless Mr.. Benedict could earn
the average wages in a composing room he
could not he considered practical printer.
This, he said, would be rating a practical
printer very low.
WHEN used persistently, Salvation Oil never
fails TO cure rheumatism and neuralgia. Price
25 cents.
OLD Grow WHIsKY-Kraemer's 737 7th st.
National Republican., 1887-01-05

MIR. WATTERsoN is devoting some por-
tion of his ample leisure to the incubation
Of Republican presidential booms. lie is
sensible in desiring to work on the sunny
aide Of the fence
National Republican., 1887-01-05

THE boom of David 3. Hill, "the man
who didn't go to Washington" appears to
have gathered robustness since the new year
came in.
National Republican., 1887-01-05

THE President, It is said, has told Mr. Morri
son that he is sorry that his tariff bill was de-
feGttd. But ifthe President himself had given
the bill n little substantial encouragement Il
year or more ago 1t might not have been de-
f,a,ed,-Chicdgo Times.
Very likely II the President had freely
sGsopea- srt patronage for votes he might
/bave pulled the bill through. Would that
have been Democratic
National Republican., 1887-01-05

A lLING FEET NEED ATTENTION CON.
IN mensurate with the labor they perform,
and In extreme cases treatment by the year
bt 81 promotes their cure. At ING Penn,ylva-
from slO to So. HIS variety ofnppliances aud
popular fee (sl per visit giving large and
Nhiitd pIGcllrc. enables the treatment OF ex-
Itne cases with marked success.
National Republican., 1887-01-05

The Philadelphia Record gives a liet of
thirty-eight persons who were killed last
year by being struck or run over by the
steam cars at the street crossings within
the city limits. 1t is cheerful reading
National Republican., 1887-01-05

Gov. HILL, Of New York, should not
shiik the responsibility of deciding
whether Mrs. Druse shall or shall not be
executed. 1t is his duty to make this de-
Cisiop,
National Republican., 1887-01-05
Approved Inv the Pros,dent.

The President has approved the act to
amend section 4414 Revised Statutes relat-
ing to inspectors of hulls and boilers also
the act authorizing the construction Of q
bridge across the st. Louis river.
National Republican., 1887-01-05

REPRESENTATIVE Cox should remember
the motto, ando sapere, and press the repeal
Of the sugar tax and the appropriation for
the coast deienses.
National Republican., 1887-01-05
Death sentence Commuted.

The President has commuted the sentence
Of death In the case Of John w. Parrott,
Of Arkansas, to FIVE years. imprisonment
on account Of extenuating circumstances.
National Republican., 1887-01-05

For man who is said to be continually
alternating between lunacy and drunken
ness, the cZar OF Russia sticks to great
purpose with remarkable tenacity.
National Republican., 1887-01-05

In the "new south" one voter has as
much influence in national affairs as two
voters in the oldfogy north. That's prog
National Republican., 1887-01-05
Civil Saryice Examination.

The civil service commission will hold an
examination on Friday nextto fill vacancy
Of a draughtsman in the ordnance depart
partment of the army, and general ex-
animation on Saturday
National Republican., 1887-01-05

lr the "revenue reformersn really desire
to help the workingmen they will vote to
untax his pipe.
National Republican., 1887-01-05
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3.
Anuseinents,

Amusements.
NAT1oSAL-Boston Ideals.
ALBAuGHs-Nrs. Langtry.
KERNASs-Greatest Variety Show on Earth.
BJoU-"May Blossom"
DME-Ranch King Combination.
THE MANASSAS PASoRAMA-l5ths st. 4 Ohio av.
National Republican., 1887-01-05

LONG days and short speeches should be
the rule at the capitol from now till the end
Of the session.
National Republican., 1887-01-05
MEDIOALo

nR. A. d. ALBAuGH TREATS ALL
~ chronic affections of the eye and ear,
thIoat, lungs, liver, kidneys. and spleen, dys-
pepsia, rheumatism, gOut, hts, spasmS, female
eases Of males and females. Confidential Of
fee, 5l7 18th II. N, w. de29-ly
National Republican., 1887-01-05

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National Republican., 1887-01-05

WASHINGTON has not been disgruntled in
the least by rumors Of an extra session.
National Republican., 1887-01-05

THE Democratic party with its past
record posing for reform reminds one of
the saying, "a young saint, an old devil"
National Republican., 1887-01-05

REPRESENTATIVE MORRISON, in his tariff
nght, finds that he "holds wolf by the
ears.n
National Republican., 1887-01-05
LOST AND FOUND.

r OST-PAIR OF STEEL. FRAMED SPEC
IL taces, in case marked franklin u Co.:
lining at mouth of case torn away slightly; of
no use except to owner. Finder Will please
leave at business Office Of Republican. 81
National Republican., 1887-01-05

WHEN Senator Joseph Brown resigns the
altitude of the fair skies of Georgia will be
considerably lowered.-LoaispiLe CourierJour
nal.
The mercury was way down below zero
at Atlanta when the telegram announcing
his alleged intention to resign was sent to
the press.